Unit 1
Cultivation of this plant spread throughout the Americas and was a staple food product in Native American diets
Maize
The Enlightenment was a European, philosophical movement that favored secular reasoning and science over what?
Faith and religion
Who did the French fight in the French & Indian War?
Britain, British colonists
In this game, "running home" doesn't mean going to your place of residence. Rather, its how points are made!
Baseball
This group of judges were appointed at the last minute by President Adams, but were refused to be given office by Sec. James Madison the following day.
Midnight Justices
This part of the Republican Party was highly dedicated to civil rights and punishing the South for the Civil War.
Radicals
Radical Republicans
This disease ran rampant throughout the Americas. Fortunately, it has been eradicated and only exists in high security labs...we hope.
Small Pox
This was the daughter of Chief Powhatan who married John Rolfe and supposedly saved John Smith's life.
Pocahontas
According to the Articles of Confederation, what branch of government made up the national government?
Legislative
Congress
Forrest Gump played this game against the Chinese. In some places it is also called table tennis.
Ping-pong
This invention by Eli Whitney was made with the intention of ending slavery. Unfortunately, it increased the demand for cotton which in turn increased the demand for slaves.
Cotton Gin
This region fought for independence from Mexico with hopes of joining the United States. But because of slavery, it had to remain as an independent republic until it was finally annexed in 1845.
Texas
Some natives allied with the Spanish to overthrow this empire.
Aztecs
What two, broad factions appeared as a response to the Great Awakening?
(Hint: One embraced the new changes from the revival. The other kept to the old ways.)
New Lights
Old Lights
What kind of states supported the New Jersey plan and its equal representation?
Small states
In this game, you can play on sand, grass, or a gym floor. It's a favorite at beaches and its ideal if you can "spike" the ball.
Volleyball
Which modern political party is Andrew Jackson said to have created?
Democratic
This battle included the bloodiest day of the war. It also shook the resolve of the Confederacy.
Antietam
This Catholic thinker promoted the mistreatment of Native Americans as he believed they were godless and inferior to Christian Europeans
Sepulveda
The Dutch originally settled in New York to trade what with the American Indians?
Furs
This Enlightenment thinker promoted the idea that the powers of government ought to be separated into different branches.
(Spelling doesn't have to be exact)
Montesquieu
This sport is popular among doctors and businessmen. Many strive to get an "eagle" which is -2 if you're keeping score!
Golf
This man's presidency announced the end of the Federalist party as a political power in the US.
James Monroe
This man was depicted as a vampire slayer in a 2012 film. He was also played by Daniel Day-Lewis in another film that came out that same year.
However, this last film he isn't killing vampires. Instead, he's trying to get votes to support the ratification of the 13th Amendment.
Abraham Lincoln
For Europeans, freedom came from knowing one's this and completing the duties related to it.
Social standing; social rank
Who could vote in the Massachusetts colony?
Male, church members
This Frenchman helped to train and make Washington's men into a professional army.
Marquis de Lafayette
This game originated in Britain but has really taken off in India. If you told the name to Pinocchio, he might think you were talking about his conscience.
Cricket
Henry Clay's American System included these three things.
1. Protective Tariffs
2. Second US Bank
3. Internal Improvements
You can visit this gentleman's house in the Arlington cemetery. Ironically, it overlooks the Lincoln memorial.
The gentleman was also related to George Washington by marriage and had a grandfatherly appearance.
Gen. Robert E. Lee
According to the Spanish Caste system, this group was at the top due to the location of birth and parentage.
Peninsulares
The Pilgrims went to the New World for religious freedom. What Protestant sect did they belong to?
Separatists
What law did Britain pass to prevent British colonists from settling in the land west of the Appalachian Mountains?
Proclamation of 1763
What MLB team changed its name to the Red Stockings to avoid political discrimination during the Cold War?
Cincinnati Reds
The deal made between Henry Clay and Adams to prevent Jackson from becoming President was called this.
Corrupt Bargain
This battle involved 3 days in the summer heat of 1863.
Gettysburg
The English did not intermingle with the natives much because they brought over this social unit.
Family
This early Enlightenment thinker still held to his religious beliefs that people were basically bad. To curb their wickedness, a strong monarchic government was needed.
(Hint: He named his book after a dragon-like creature from the Bible called a Leviathan)
Thomas Hobbes
This revolt was due to angry farmers who held large debts and were unable to pay back loans, bills, or taxes following the war.
Shays' Rebellion
This man's number is 42 and he played for a team that was located in Brooklyn before they relocated to LA.
Jackie Robinson
This congressional leader advocated for both the Tariff of 1828 and the preservation of the 2nd US Bank. His defense of northern industries is widely known.
Daniel Webster
This territory was gained following the War of Independence. Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress forbade the expansion of slavery here.
Northwest Territory
This Catholic priest argued in defense of the Native Americans and asked that they be peacefully converted and educated.
Bartolome de las Casas
The founder of Pennsylvania, William Penn, created a colony to protect what religious group?
Quakers
In this battle, the colonists soundly defeated the British after nearly a month of fighting. This will lead to the French joining the American cause.
Saratoga
This amazing athlete was named an American All Star in both football & baseball in the late 80s & 90s.
Bo Jackson
This manmade river cut down a trip that took weeks into a matter of a few days. Its series of locks also help to adapt to the different water levels trade boats may encounter.
Canal
Erie Canal
Under which president was the 15th Amendment passed?
Grant